There are still two more days of product launches, press-generating events and buzz. Here’s a quick list of top picks for the third day of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, where consumer technology professionals come to experience the art of technology
BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park, Presenting Sponsor Intel
LVCC, Gold Lot Exhibits, Gold-1 Fast cars and fast processors. What more could a CES attendee want along a 90-meter track from the BMW Sauber F1 Team and the Formula BMW Team, plus experience race, game and technology zones.
How to get here: Take the pedestrian walkway from the upper level of the LVCC North Hall to the LVCC Gold Lot, on the corner of Paradise and Convention Center Drive.
Technology and Emerging Countries: Advancing Development Through Technology Investments
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 9 Las Vegas Hilton Theater Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the One Laptop Per Child Project, kicks off this new high-profile program that focuses on technology partnerships and investments that support development projects in emerging countries.
Last Gadget Standing
10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9 LVCC North Hall N255-257 Don’t miss this action-packed, fun-filled CES tradition. Join Robin Raskin and Yahoo! Tech’s bloggers for a fast-paced tour of the most memorable products at the show. Then cast your vote to crown the Last Gadget Standing.
CNET’s Best of CES Awards: Winners Announced
2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9 LVCC South Hall Upper Lobby, CNET Stage, SL3
See the Best of CES crowned at the CNET Stage. CNET’s Best of CES Awards include winners in 10 categories as well as Best of Show and People’s Voice awards.
Key in On Key Attractions
These destinations are much like mini tradeshows, offering diverse exhibits and happenings for gaming, content, wireless and other markets.
2008 CES Focuses on International Trade
The ability for the United States to enter into free trade agreements (FTAs) with other nations is vital to the continued international expansion of the consumer electronics and high-tech industries. Get the facts on free trade, view our latest ad campaign and see what our members are saying on our YouTube channel. In addition to a distinguished series of speakers, CES attendees should look for “Support Free Trade” kiosks where letters can be sent to Congressional representatives asking them to support free trade.
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What to Do, Where to Go at CES: Tuesday, January 8
Thousands of product announcements came from many of the 2,700 exhibitors at the 2008 International CES today. Panasonic launched the world’s largest plasma display (the size of nine 50-inch plasma TVs!), and Intel brought out popular rock band Smash Mouth for a jam session demo of virtual reality processing power. And the momentum’s not stopping just because the first day has wrapped up.
Here’s a quick list of top picks for the second day of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, where consumer technology professionals come to experience the art of technology.
Day 2 Keynote Address: Comcast Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts
9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom
CES welcomes the leader of the nation’s largest provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services to the lineup of 2008 keynote speakers. Don’t be late. Seating begins at 8 a.m.
CNET’s Best of CES Awards Finalists Announced
10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 LVCC, South Hall 3, Upper Level Lobby, CNET Stage, SL3 CNET editors search the show floor looking for the most promising new technology for 2008 and present awards in 10 categories, plus a Best of Show and People’s Voice Award.
Industry Insider: One-on-One with FCC Chairman and CEA President
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 LVCC, North Hall, N255-257
Did you know? More than 50 percent of U.S. households now own a digital television (DTV), according to research recently released by CEA, the producer of the International CES. As the nation transitions to digital television, consumers are adding DTV to their homes at a record pace.
Three SuperSessions
Keeping CE off the Curb SuperSession Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 LVCC North Hall N255-257
With groups like Greenpeace taking a harder look at the environmental impact of CE, the topic of recycling electronics is only going to get bigger. Join this topical discussion.
International SuperSession 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 LVCC North Hall N262
Some of the world’s leading policy makers highlight their challenges and present their success stories.
Industry Insider: International Retail Power Panel
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 Las Vegas Hilton Theater In this always popular Industry Insider, top execs from Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Al Futtain and Gome join Gary Shapiro for a frank discussion about the recent holiday selling season, the hottest selling technologies and what they expect in the coming year.
General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner Keynote Address
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom
Learn what the world’s largest automaker is doing to keep the interconnected automotive and consumer technology industries revved up. General admission to this keynote starts at 3:30 p.m.
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Start Your Monday Off with State of the Industry and Panasonic Keynote Addresses
8:30 a.m. Monday, January 7
The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom
CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro opens the Monday morning keynote with the annual state of the industry address. Here’s where to learn about the challenges and bright spots in the future of consumer technology.
Then, Toshihiro Sakamoto takes center stage to share his plans to drive digital consumer technology forward.
If you miss a keynote address (including Sunday night’s keynote from Bill Gates) you can get all transcripts online within 24 hours of the address.
Get the Inside Scoop on the Internet from Chief Yahoo!
11 a.m.-Noon, Monday, January 7
Las Vegas Hilton Theater
Want to know where Chief Yahoo! Jerry Yang thinks the Internet’s headed and how it will impact your business? Then don’t miss the opening Industry Insider session.
Learn How CE Shapes Hollywood Decision Making
2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, January 7
Las Vegas Hilton Theater
You might be surprised at how technology advances impact the strategic decisions made by Hollywood studios. At the TECHNOLOGY IMPACT: The Shaping of Hollywood Decision Making Industry Insider session, join Variety President and Publish Charlie Koones and executives from Digital Media Disney-ABC Television Group, Fox Entertainment Group, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. to see how the big-screen industry is embracing handheld small screens and other consumer technology trends.
Go to the Intel Keynote Address
4:30 p.m. Monday, January 7
The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom
See how Intel continues to change how people use computers, electronics and devices to learn, live, work and communicate at the 2008 CES Monday afternoon keynote address. General admission is first-come, first-served with queues beginning on level 5 of The Venetian. Seating begins at 3:30 p.m. Are you a member of the media or an analyst? Get your keynote admission information here.
Gain Insight from SuperSessions
Listen in and take what you needwhile industry experts share their insight at these free Monday SuperSessions:
- The New Face of America’s Elections
- Connect2Car: The Automobile’s Convergence with Consumer Electronics
- The Top 10 Technologies Youve Never Heard Of
- Next Big Thing SuperSession: CNET Reveals the Next Big Thing in CE
Monday is a good day for celebrity watching at CES. Sports icons, Hollywood superstars, super heros and major musicians come out to support a variety of exhibitors. See the CES celebrity lineup.
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Go to the Emmy’s
7 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2008
The Venetian, Bellini 2101
CES hosts the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards for the second year in a row! These awards honor achievements in two areas: Science & Technology for Television – broadcast, cable and satellite distribution and Advanced Media Technology – interactive television, gaming technology and the Internet, cell phones, private networks and personal media players. See the nominees for the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards.
Enjoy a Greener CES
The International CES has committed to reducing its impact on the environment wherever we can and offsetting what we cannot avoid. Any damage caused by the shows’ carbon output will be compensated through CES’ donations to renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. Special thanks to our partner, Discovery Comunications’ Planet Green, the first 24-hour eco-lifestyle channel. Do your part by making a small donation to offset the environmental impact of your travel to CES.
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